Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Advisory Committee

The Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Advisory Committee consists of five members. Four members must be an acupuncturist or an acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner licensed in Washington State with no less than five years of experience in the practice of acupuncture and Eastern medicine. They must be actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. The fifth member must be appointed from the public at large, and must have an interest in the rights of consumers of health services. All members are appointed by the secretary of the Department of Health. Each member of the committee must be a Washington State resident.

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Committee Information

Description

The Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Advisory Committee consists of five members. Four members must be an acupuncturist or an acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner licensed in Washington State with no less than five years of experience in the practice of acupuncture and Eastern medicine. They must be actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. The fifth member must be appointed from the public at large, and must have an interest in the rights of consumers of health services. All members are appointed by the secretary of the Department of Health. Each member of the committee must be a Washington State resident.

If you or someone you know is interested in applying for appointment, see this webpage for more information. In addition, submit a current resume by email. We appreciate your thoughtful consideration of this request. If you have any questions about serving on the committee, contact the program manager email or call 360-236-4865.

Performance guidelines for newly appointed committee members

  • Attend an initial orientation about the committee presented by Department of Health staff members. This is about half a day in length. Initial orientation outlines the legal authority of the committee, the roles and responsibilities of committee members, ethics, confidentiality, the legal liability of committee members and the Department of Health, the organizational structure of the department, roles and responsibilities of department staff members, roles and responsibilities of staff attorneys and assistant attorneys general, rule making and other issues.

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Committee Members

Name and term expiration date of members

Members Term expires
Yiwen Su, AEMP November 30, 2026
Lisa vanHaagen, AEMP November 30, 2025
Kristine McGinley, L.Ac., AEMP November 30, 2025
Christina Jackson, AEMP November 30, 2026
Phillip Padelford, public member November 30, 2026
Committee Meetings

Meeting information

(subject to change)

Meetings will begin at time noted.

Date and Location Activity Documents
Friday, July 26, 2024 – Hybrid (meeting begins at 9 a.m.)

Ramada by Wyndham 
8909 W. Airport Dr.
Spokane, WA
Regular meeting Agenda (PDF)
Monday, November 18, 2024 – Hybrid (meeting begins at 10:30 a.m.)

Kent Commons Facility
Mill Creek Room
525 4th Ave. North
Kent, WA 98030

Regular meeting  
Meeting Minutes

2024

2023